Wednesday, October 2, 2013

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30 Days of Mercedes CLA: Everything So Far

Posted: 02 Oct 2013 12:49 PM PDT

We're setting out this week on an in-depth look at the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250. But before we dig too deeply into the details, it's time to take a tour through our past coverage--the headlines that show where we've already been with the CLA, from Detroit to Geneva, from southern France to Washington, D.C.: From The Car Connection 2013 Detroit...

Congratulations, America: You're Hitting Fewer Deer

Posted: 02 Oct 2013 09:16 AM PDT

Automakers spend lots of time and energy developing safety features to prevent their cars from colliding with pedestrians and other vehicles. But in many areas of the world, wildlife can pose a safety threat, too. Here in the U.S., deer are particularly troublesome. Unlike squirrels and armadillos, they're big enough to cause serious damage to a...

It's National "Name Your Car Day": What Do You Call Your Ride?

Posted: 02 Oct 2013 08:15 AM PDT

October 2 is many things. It is the birthday of noted American musicians Sting and Tiffany. It is the feast day of Saint Leodegar of Poitiers. And believe it or not, in the U.S. it is also national "Name Your Car Day". The inquisitive folks at Nationwide Insurance were curious to know how many vehicle owners go to the trouble of naming their cars...

Electrified Kia Soul Arrives In 2014

Posted: 02 Oct 2013 07:51 AM PDT

If you like your cars small, boxy, and infested with CGI hamsters, the Kia Soul is right up your alley. But what if you also enjoy cars that are fully electric and emissions-free? As of next year, Kia will have you covered there, too, thanks to the upcoming Kia Soul EV. Kia promises that the new, all-electric Soul will look distinct from its...

September Sales, Dodgy DUI Tests, 2015 Mercedes C-Class: What’s New @ The Car Connection

Posted: 02 Oct 2013 07:30 AM PDT

From The Car Connection: September 2013 Car Sales: Government Shutdown, Meet Sales Slowdown Car sales hit the skids in September, as the major automakers saw double-digit gains from summer turn to single digits--and head in the wrong direction, in some cases. Numbers are trending downward for many mass-market nameplates as the Federal government...

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